FROM EXPRESS INDIA
Ex-Nepal minister in TN to protest seer arrest
Posted online: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 1443 hours IST
Updated: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 1448 hours IST
Chennai, November 23: The former Finance Minister of Nepal Ravindranath Sharma was among those who had attended the BJP?s public meeting in Chennai to condemn the Kanchi Acharya?s arrest.
In a brief address in Hindi, Sharma said, ?It is our view that the Sankaracharya should get justice through a free and fair trial. Though everyone is equal before law, the manner in which he was arrested and treated is reflective of a lawless action.
I am hopeful that he will be released soon and the Hindus will feel liberated.?